Category Archives: Child Support
How does the covid-19 shutdown affect my family court case?
How does the COVID-19 shutdown affect my family court case? All terms of court in the family court have been canceled until at least May 1, 2020, and it is possible that the shutdown could be extended. When the courts reopen, will there be a…
Is mediation mandatory in a sc divorce?
Is mediation mandatory in SC divorce proceedings? What is mediation and how can it benefit me in my divorce case? If mediation is mandatory, who pays for it? Can the court force me to pay for it even if I don’t want to do it?…
HOW TO FILE FOR DIVORCE IN SC?
How to file for divorce in SC? First, talk to a divorce lawyer in SC. Below we will go over some general information about how to file for divorce in SC, but none of what you read here is legal advice – your attorney will be able…
CAN A PARENT PUT CONDITIONS ON A GRANDPARENT’S VISITS WITH THEIR GRANDCHILD?
Can a parent put conditions on a grandparent’s visits with their grandchild? There are limited situations when a grandparent can try to force visitation with their grandchild or try to take custody of their grandchild in SC. What if the parent is offering to allow visitation but the parent…
What is a temporary hearing in sc family court?
You’ve separated from your spouse, and you know that you may be headed for a divorce. Although you’ve scheduled a meeting with your attorney on the Axelrod team, you may be feeling overwhelmed by questions about who will live in the family home, custody of…
CHILD SUPPORT IN SOUTH CAROLINA
If you are separated from your spouse or divorced and you have minor children, child support may be one of the most important questions on your mind. Will I get child support if I have custody of my children? How much child support will I…
What happens when the supporting parent refuses to pay support?
Child support is important for the care and support of your child. If you are a custodial parent in South Carolina, you understand that financial support from the other parent is an essential part of meeting the needs of your kids, and it can be…
Termination of Parental Rights in SC
Family court attorneys refer to the termination of parental rights as the “death penalty” of civil court. No legal action is more stressful or emotional for the parent. In South Carolina, termination of parental rights is not taken lightly. Most social work agencies and family…